Instant Pot Spaghetti
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
13 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
361 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Instant Pot Spaghetti
Description
The recipe starts by sautéing ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic directly in the pressure cooker until the meat is nearly cooked and onions are translucent. Excess fat is drained to reduce greasiness. Spaghetti noodles are then broken into thirds and layered evenly over the beef without stirring, followed by pouring spaghetti sauce, petite diced tomatoes, and water on top.
Cooking under pressure for 8 minutes allows the pasta to cook through while absorbing the sauces' flavors without sticking together due to careful layering. Quick releasing the pressure lets you stir before serving, producing a hearty, tomato-rich spaghetti dish with tender noodles and flavorful ground meat throughout.
This recipe can be adapted by leaving out the meat, substituting ground turkey or chicken, skipping diced tomatoes, or adjusting cooking time for preferred noodle firmness. Serving with a side salad or garlic bread complements the meal. The use of the Instant Pot reduces cleanup and integrates multiple steps into one pot.
For thicker sauce, the sauté function can be used after pressure cooking to simmer away excess liquid. Arranging the noodles in alternating directions helps prevent them from sticking together during cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes petite
- 2 cups water
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
Instructions
- Turn pressure cooker to saute. Place ground hamburger, onions and garlic in pressure cooker. Saute for 5 minutes or until beef is almost cooked through and onions are translucent. Drain grease off of hamburger.
- Break noodles into thirds and place on top of hamburger making sure they are evenly placed. Pour spaghetti sauce, petite diced tomatoes and water on top. Do not stir.
- Turn pressure cooker to manual and set timer for 8 minutes.
- When pressure cooker is done cooking, quick release the pressure. Stir and serve.
Notes
- Substituting whole wheat pasta can be done without altering the cooking method to sneak in more fiber.
- Ground turkey or chicken can replace the beef if preferred, or omit meat entirely for a vegetarian version.
- Omitting diced tomatoes is possible if texture or flavor preference dictates.
- Cooking times can be adjusted: 6 minutes for al dente or 8 minutes for softer noodles.
- Arrange noodles in alternating directions to prevent sticking.
- Use a quality marinara sauce for good flavor depth.
- After cooking, use the sauté mode to thicken the sauce if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 741mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 916mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 640IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 16.1mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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